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Management of Blandin-Nuhn Mucocele- A Case report

  • Ashmitha J Rai1
  • Amitha M. Hegde1,*,
  • Y Rajmohan Shetty1

1Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Children Dentistry, A. B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences

DOI: 10.17796/jcpd.32.2.65n3364l14756107 Vol.32,Issue 2,March 2008 pp.147-150

Published: 01 March 2008

*Corresponding Author(s): Amitha M. Hegde E-mail: amipedo@yahoo.co.in

Abstract

Mucoceles of the glands of Blandin and Nuhn are uncommon and mainly seen on the ventral surface of the tongue. This case report emphasizes the treatment approach of these mucoceles. This patient reported with a second recurrence following conventional treatment, so a novel method was tried by injecting an ultraflow rubber base impression material into the mucocele, after which a surgical excision was done. The present procedure showed a clear demarcated limit of the lesion making the surgical excision easier.

Keywords

Mucocele, Glands of Blandin and Nuhn

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Ashmitha J Rai,Amitha M. Hegde,Y Rajmohan Shetty. Management of Blandin-Nuhn Mucocele- A Case report. Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry. 2008. 32(2);147-150.

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